Was actually headed for the Dr. yesterday afternoon for a routine visit to check my implantable monitor. I was awoken at 4 30 yesterday morning by a heavy thumping in my chest. I recorded it and we discussed it at his office. He showed me the EKG report.
I actually flat lined for awhile, a few times. There was no electrical activity at all. Bradycardia or something like that. He recommends a pacemaker. But first he wants me to have a sleep apnea test.
I understand that but what does my sleep have to do with anything? I was awake in the middle of the day when I passed out in June and August. All of the other arrythmia episodes I have had were during the day also. I don't understand the correlation.
I would have asked this yesterday but I was somewhat dizzy feeling and disoriented all day. My brain wasn't functioning properly it seemed. I don't know if my morning episode had anything to do with that.
If anyone has any insight I would appreciate it. Also he spoke of no more chest exercises and shoulder presses after the surgery. Is this just for the recovery period or did he mean forever? Sorry, but as I said I was quite dizzy.
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New problem at the EP Docs office......
- By DaveB72
- Posted November 12, 2008 at 9:22 am · 1 reply
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- By wyldeflower333
- Posted February 25, 2009 at 9:39 pm
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Hi.
I have AFib, the first major episode actually landed me in the hospital the day after major surgery (not on my heart). I had been told that the cause of that may have been the "Fight or Flight" response. I have arrythmias at any time of the day or night. My EP recommended a sleep study for me also (next week). I asked him about how sleep apnea and arrythmias are related. He told me that when you stop breathing multiple times during the night, that in order for you to function during the day, your body goes into "Survival Mode" releasing the same chemicals (including adrenalin) as in "Fight or Flight" response. These chemicals cause the heart rate to increase dramatically and can cause or contribute to palpitations, skipped beats, and arrythmias of all kinds.
Sorry for the long delay in response, but I just joined this group today.
How are you doing now, and have you had your surgery yet?
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